I wanted to start with geometry as it is something that I have certainly not kept up on in the past many many years! When I started researching lesson plans and modules for elementary geometry I realized that students have to start with just learning what a line is and after our reading and asynchronous work I also was curious how I would be able to make this more about reasoning and less about just memorizing and performing.
I looked at a few lesson plans and realized that lines and rays and angles was where it all begins. I had forgotten about that first step and thought it would be just about jumping into octagons and shapes but soon realized I was ahead of myself. But how do you make lines interesting and engaging?
I found a few lesson plans that looked like they would be fun to me. The first was that the children all stand up and demonstrate everything with their hands and arms. Example: Show me a line with your arms, show me a point with your finger, make an angle with your body. I like the idea of the children getting up and not sitting in their seats the whole time so this is something I can use.
Then I came across something that seemed really fun, math yoga!
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/genia-connell/five-ways-make-geometry-memorable/
This is an interactive way to learn the different terms. It involves a group setting and working together and also is something that is easy to make part of every day and build upon as well.
From the first lesson I saw, I at least remembered my angles (right, acute and obtuse), but am sure I will be lost soon!
Next up, 2D shapes!
I looked at a few lesson plans and realized that lines and rays and angles was where it all begins. I had forgotten about that first step and thought it would be just about jumping into octagons and shapes but soon realized I was ahead of myself. But how do you make lines interesting and engaging?
I found a few lesson plans that looked like they would be fun to me. The first was that the children all stand up and demonstrate everything with their hands and arms. Example: Show me a line with your arms, show me a point with your finger, make an angle with your body. I like the idea of the children getting up and not sitting in their seats the whole time so this is something I can use.
Then I came across something that seemed really fun, math yoga!
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/genia-connell/five-ways-make-geometry-memorable/
This is an interactive way to learn the different terms. It involves a group setting and working together and also is something that is easy to make part of every day and build upon as well.
From the first lesson I saw, I at least remembered my angles (right, acute and obtuse), but am sure I will be lost soon!
Next up, 2D shapes!
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ReplyDeleteI have never thought to engage students in math yoga! I love this idea. Kinesthetic and visual learners would benefit from using their bodies to create lines, points, and angles. Great first step exploring Geometry. I like your plans for round two! -Dr. Moldavan
ReplyDeleteThis was such a cool idea! It's so creative and helps students move around while learning the material and makes it more fun!
ReplyDeleteMakes it so much less intimidating, don;t you think? - Erin
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